Messene Marathon 2018

Messene

The “Messene Marathon 2018”, is offering runners the opportunity to run at a place very close to Ancient Messene, a significant city founded 2500 years ago, possessing not only sanctuaries and public buildings, but also imposing fortifications, and houses and tombs is located 30 km to the north of Kalamata and was one of the most important cities of Messinia. Most of the things you would expect to find in an ancient Greek city are here; a theatre (one of the biggest in the ancient world), a large agora (civic center and market), temples, tombs and a large gymnasium converted by the Romans into an arena. Join this tour and walk side by side with history.

WelcomeWelcome to “Messene Marathon 2018”, taking place at a very interesting area; near to Ancient Messene and Kalamata with swathes of golden sands, a lush terrain and an impressive mountain range creating the eastern backdrop.

WhatMarathon, 10k, 3k

WhereMessene, in the region of Peloponnese

WhenSunday, 18th of March 2018

WhyTo live the greek history in one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Greece

HowContact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences.We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Corfu including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Corfu and the surrounding area!

Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Messene and of course we will run with you!

Entry feeYour participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.

The participation includes the following benefits- Electronic timer (official time and place)- Participation diploma- Commemorative Medal for participation- Commemorative t-shirt-Clothing and personal belongings management- Pasta party- Light food after the termination

Deadline registrationRegistration is open until Monday,6th of Marchl 2016 or until a specific number of applications is reached.

Awards and prizesThe first 3 males and females of each race will be given a cup award. All participants in all runs will receive a commemorative medal.

Health coverageIn any case all runners participate solely at their own risk. The organizers have no responsibility for whatever happens to the runners related to health issues or is due to lack of preventive medical check. It is highly recommended that the participants undergo a thorough medical examination before entering the race. The organizers will not ask for medical certificates from any athlete (male and female, since they all participate at their own exclusive risk and responsibility (children are at the liability of their parents or guardians). we will also provide offers for the special health checkup for all runners, and members of their families.

Electronic timeAll participation will be timed using an electronic timing system.

Simple Running Offer: from €30 » BOOK NOWThe Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Messene on their own. This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Messene the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Corfu. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.It includes:• BIB number• Timing Chip• Commemorative Medal for participation• Technical running t-shirt• your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry• special RunninGreece starting pack• safe keeping of your belonging during the race• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets

The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Messene on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets and safe keeping of your belonging during the race. If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!Running Offer #1: from €40 per night per person (bus transportation included) » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Messene the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit there. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.

It includes:- Hotel accommodation in Flisvos Hotel in Kalamata (32 km from Messene, transportation included to the starting line)- Departure from Athens on Saturday morning and return to Athens on Sunday evening after the race - The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safe keeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from €40 per person (runner or not) for a two days/one-night accommodation. If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €30 per night per person.Running Offer #2: from €60 per night per person (bus transportation included) » BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Messene the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Corfu. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes:- Hotel accommodation in Pharae Palace Hotel in Kalamata (32 km from Messene, transportation included to the starting line)- Departure from Athens on Saturday morning and return to Athens on Sunday evening after the race - The registration and all the logistics of the race entry- Special RunninGreece starting pack- Technical t-shirt- Commemorative diploma for participation- Tips and advice for the specific race- Training schedule depending on your personal targets- Safe keeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.

It starts from €60 per person (runner or not) for a two days/one-night accommodation. If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €30 per night per person.Special Running Offer » Get a Custom QuotePlease tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Messene, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in MesseneGroup Running Offer » Get a Custom QuoteIf you are a group of people, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you and your company! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be there.

The prefecture of Messinia is being habited for thousand years, with a great history as a background. Witnesses of its long history are the countless classical, byzantine and newer monuments in the prefecture. Monuments and cultural inheritance of Messinia, in combination with the beautiful landscape that surrounds them, give a magic power to Messinia, that captures even the most demanding visitor.Some of the places that are worth visiting are Kalamata city, Pilos, Methoni, Koroni towns, Ancient Messene, Neda River, Voidokilia beach, Kardamili village, Pollimnio Waterfalls.

Ancient Messene is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and state of preservation, and still has much to offer. It possesses not only sanctuaries and public buildings, but also imposing fortifications, and houses and tombs. Αmidst the peaks of Mt. Tetrazio, at the northern end of Messinia, Neda, the only female-gender river of Greece, flows towards the gulf of Kiparissia. Kardamili is a spectacularly beautiful seaside village located in Mani, the coast of Greece defined by travel connoisseurs as the New Côte d'Azur. Set dramatically against a backdrop of crystalline aqua-blue waters, majestic cypress trees, wild olive groves, verdant rolling hills and distant snowcapped mountains, it is one of the prettiest of villages that overlook the calm seas and splendid sunsets of the Messinian Gulf. Voidokilia beach, which is situated at 12 km from the city of Pylos, in the north of the Navarino bay, is not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, but maybe also in the Mediterranean Sea. The sheltered bay is referred to in Homer's Odyssey and archaeologists believe it was used by King Nestor as a port in ancient times. Polilimnio Canyon is a magic place with waterfalls and lakes, beautiful wooden bridges that seems it is a hidden paradise.

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